Top Trauma & PTSD Therapy Program in San Diego County
Located in Carlsbad, California – right here in San Diego County, Wings Recovery offers a compassionate space for individuals seeking to understand, process, and move beyond the impact of trauma. Our trauma and PTSD therapy programs combine proven clinical methods with holistic, whole-person care – helping you build safety, connection, and lasting emotional stability.
Whether you’ve experienced a single traumatic event or carry the weight of complex, long-term trauma, our specialized team can help you begin healing on every level – mind, body, and spirit.
Mental health is not linear. Many mental health conditions don’t make themselves known until later in life, often evolving alongside us.
Nearly 70% of people will experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Traumatic events happen more often than you think and aren’t always what you’d expect. These events and how they sit in our psyche vary from person to person.
Can you think of someone who’s been in a car accident? What about someone who’s lived through losing their home to a fire? Do you know someone who’s been abused by a family member or spouse?
These are all common examples of traumatic events, but they’re not the only ones. Our team at Wings Recovery deeply understands how trauma impacts people on a physical and mental level, and that’s why our trauma therapy program is considered one of the most effective trauma treatment options in California.
What We Treat: Trauma and PTSD
Trauma can happen to anyone, at any stage of life. It can stem from experiences like accidents, loss, abuse, neglect, natural disasters, or chronic stress that overwhelms your ability to cope. Often, people live for years managing symptoms – like anxiety, physical tension, or emotional shutdown – without realizing these are rooted in trauma.
If any of these challenges sound familiar, trauma therapy can help you find relief and stability:
- Difficulty sleeping or eating
- Intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, or nightmares
- Heightened anxiety, paranoia, or irritability
- Feelings of guilt, shame, or emotional numbness
- Physical pain, headaches, or tension
- Trouble concentrating or staying present
- Withdrawal from relationships or loss of joy
At Wings Recovery, our clinicians specialize in treating both trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with compassion and clinical precision. Every plan is personalized to your unique history and goals so you can begin to feel safe, connected, and in control again.
What’s the Difference Between Trauma and PTSD?
All people who experience PTSD have lived through trauma – but not everyone who experiences trauma develops PTSD. Understanding this distinction is important: unresolved trauma may still shape how you think, feel, and function long after the event is over.
- Trauma is the emotional and physical imprint left by distressing experiences.
- PTSD is a specific mental health condition that develops when those experiences continue to feel unsafe or unresolved, often leading to flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, or emotional numbing.
At Wings Recovery in San Diego County, we work with both trauma and PTSD – helping you process painful memories, rebuild trust in yourself and others, and create new pathways for calm, grounded living.
Why Choose Wings Recovery for Trauma & PTSD Therapy
Our trauma therapy program is designed to meet you where you are and evolve with you as you heal. What makes us one of the most trusted trauma therapy programs in San Diego County:
- Gender-Specific Tracks: Separate therapy cohorts for men and women to foster safety and relevance.
- Expert Clinicians: Licensed therapists, psychologists, and physicians trained in complex trauma and dissociation.
- Individualized Treatment Plans: Every client receives a tailored therapy plan rooted in evidence-based care.
- Holistic Integration: Mind-body therapies like acupuncture, equine therapy, and music therapy support emotional regulation and connection.
- Full Continuum of Care: Residential, PHP, and IOP programs ensure seamless support at every level of recovery.
- Joint Commission Accredited: We uphold the highest standards for quality and safety in behavioral health care.
Our goal is not just to help you manage symptoms – but to help you build a life where healing feels possible.
How We Treat: A Trauma-Focused Approach
Trauma-focused therapy at Wings Recovery recognizes that true healing goes beyond “talking about it.” It’s about creating safety in your body, your emotions, and your relationships – so your nervous system can finally rest.
Our approach blends evidence-based modalities with compassionate, person-centered care. Clients receive frequent individual therapy (up to four sessions weekly in residential) alongside group work and holistic modalities. Each session helps you uncover patterns, release stored tension, and strengthen emotional resilience.
We provide a calm, coastal setting in Carlsbad where clients can begin to rebuild a sense of control and stability, supported by a clinical team that believes recovery is possible for everyone.
Therapeutic Approaches for Trauma and PTSD
Our clinicians are trained in a wide range of therapies proven to reduce trauma-related symptoms and support long-term recovery:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT empowers clients with tools to manage anxiety, reframe negative beliefs, and prevent relapse into old coping styles. - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Facilitates the safe reprocessing of traumatic memories so they lose their emotional intensity. EMDR is one of the most effective therapies for trauma and PTSD, helping individuals find closure and relief. - Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Teaches mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills for those who feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or chronic self-blame. - Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Encourages clients to understand the “parts” within themselves that may hold pain or protective roles – fostering compassion, integration, and self-trust. - Brainspotting
A neuroscience-based therapy that helps identify where trauma is stored in the brain and body, facilitating release and emotional balance.
These modalities – combined with holistic services like music therapy, acupuncture, and nutrition counseling – help address trauma from every angle.
Can Trauma Therapy Help With Things Beyond PTSD?
Absolutely! Trauma therapy can help with many mental health concerns. Many people come to Wings Recovery seeking support for anxiety, depression, or emotional numbness – only to discover these are rooted in unhealed trauma. By addressing the source, therapy can unlock powerful change.
For instance, someone struggling with panic attacks or burnout may find that processing early life experiences dramatically reduces those symptoms. Our trauma-focused model supports healing from co-occurring challenges like mood instability, dissociation, relationship difficulties, and loss of identity.
The basis of trauma therapy is designed to heal you in a well-rounded and person-first way. This approach helps lay a strong foundation for recovery from any mental health condition.
Our Trauma Therapy Program in San Diego County
Located in Carlsbad, within San Diego County, Wings Recovery serves adults throughout the region – including Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas, and San Marcos. Our coastal environment provides a peaceful, grounding backdrop for recovery.
Each day, clients engage in structured therapy and holistic sessions designed to restore balance and connection. The setting itself – bright, calm, and restorative – becomes part of the healing process.
Meet Our Trauma Specialists
Behind every person’s healing journey is a team that truly cares. At Wings Recovery in San Diego County, our multidisciplinary clinicians bring extensive experience treating trauma, PTSD, and complex mental health conditions in adults.
Each specialist is deeply committed to understanding your story and creating a therapy plan that reflects your individual needs. Our team includes licensed therapists, psychologists, and medical professionals who integrate evidence-based techniques like EMDR, IFS, and Brainspotting with compassionate, relational support.
We’re not just clinicians – we’re mentors, advocates, and partners in your recovery. From your first session to aftercare planning, you’ll work with people who believe in your ability to heal and live with confidence again.
Start Your Healing Journey at Wings Recovery Center Today
The journey toward healing isn’t out of reach. No matter your history with mental health, trauma, or recovery, there are real options available right here in San Diego County to help you begin again.
At Wings Recovery in Carlsbad, our team is dedicated to walking alongside you. Our gender-specific trauma therapy programs connect you with professionals who understand the unique experiences you’ve lived through and know how to guide your healing process. From safe, supportive housing to continued therapy through our PHP and IOP programs, you’ll receive consistent care at every level.
You don’t have to wait for the “right time” to start – healing begins with the first conversation. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan that fits your needs, goals, and circumstances, built on evidence-based methods and holistic therapies.
With a full range of trauma and PTSD therapy options, including EMDR, IFS, equine therapy, and nutrition support, we help clients rebuild balance, confidence, and connection one step at a time.
If you’re searching for trauma therapy in San Diego County or Southern California, Wings Recovery offers compassionate, evidence-based care designed to meet you exactly where you are and help you move forward with courage and hope.
Call (888) 790-9377 today to speak with our team or fill out our confidential contact form here. Your healing can start today.